Packing Foods For Moving

Admit it, packing the kitchen for a move is never the fun part. For most households, it is probably the area that is tackled last. Here at Pack And Ship Movers, we suggest that you take a proactive approach to packing food for moving so that you will know how to pack foods for moving in the future.

Before you decide to begin getting rid of food items, it is important to keep your packing all organized so that your move can remain as stress-free as possible.

Begin with Food That’s Close to Expiring

There are not too many possibilities as far as packing food is concerned – Donate, Throw in the trash, Give to a neighbor, or cook it up.

Make sure to separate the expired food items from the rest and throw them out because nobody will take expired food as a donation.

As you separate, ensure to separate by date. This way you can organize the food so that way it will all be consumed prior to expiring and prior to the move day. Once you have it all organized you can then begin recycling the containers that they are packaged in, such as glass bottles, boxes, plastic, and milk cartons.

Secure Items that can cause a Mess

Every kitchen will have the items that will potentially cause a mess – sugar and flour, so you will have to secure these in other containers prior to them getting packed. In order to take full advantage of the moving services that Pack And Ship Movers provide, you will love that we will take everything into consideration if you allow us to pack up your kitchen. We will ensure that all opened items are in sealable packaging so that all content remains contained its original packaging.

Cook It Up

Nobody likes to create food waste. This is why it is suggested that you cook it all up before the moving day comes. Preferably, it is best to cook up most of your food so that there will be very little to none leftover. We are pretty sure you can be creative when it comes to what to make, especially when you give yourself more than enough time.

If you are unsure of what to do, then take into account our tips that you can easily follow:

• Quit going to the supermarket or butcher and concentrate on the current food that you have in your pantry, freezer, and refrigerator.
• If you have a cook book, this is the perfect time to put it to good use. Find recipe’s that you have never tried before and get creative with the possibilities. While you’re at it, you will realize that you are keeping a lot of money in your pocket.
• Go ahead and involve your entire family and have each of them come up with meal ideas that include your food items.
• Keep in mind that your freezer and fridge is where you should start in order to use up the food prior to packing & more times than not, there will always be less waste, which will keep you from having to throw it out.

Plus, if you are not able to consume all of your food prior to your move, you can easily give it to family or friends. Just make sure that it is all unopened.

Incorporate Boxes that are Appropriate

While packing items, make sure to keep their weight in mind. Ensure to utilize boxes that will prevent you from lifting too much at a time. There is no need to try to pack everything into one box.

Keep Your New Home’s Space in Mind

A good way of knowing how to pack foods for moving is by knowing if downsizing will be a good idea if your new place will be smaller. This means you will need to brainstorm on what will be good to take and what can wait to be obtained later. This will be especially true for items that are bulky in nature.

Throw Out the Bottles

Unless the bottles are unopened, then they will likely cause a huge spill no matter how good you have them packed. To avoid any potential catastrophe, do yourself a favor and give them to friends to use.

Pack from Heavy to Light

As you’re packing food for moving, it is important to pack your heavy food containers first in your boxes. These items include large jars and canned foods. You can then place the other items that are light, on top of them, such as cookies and bread.

Mark Boxes that are Dry Contents

While packing foods for moving, make sure to set a box aside to set in dry food stuff. You can mark a box that is for perishable food. You can also separate your food by type such as dry, canned, and spices. Marking boxes will help keep your things in order without having to look for things.

Give Away Extras

No matter how much you have, you have a couple of options to take advantage of if you can’t imagine the food being thrown in the garbage.

• Offer it to the neighbors. Who knows, they may appreciate receiving items that they may be craving.
• Make a donation to your local food bank or another food drive organization. Many moving companies offer moving services that include donating food items that clients no longer want.

Keep Things Cool

You may want to keep things cool if you have items that are straggling behind after you’ve packed up everything. This is when a nice cooler comes into play. Just make sure that it’s full of ice so that the extras stay fresh or frozen. To ensure that nothing spills out, you can also place the food inside individual baggies to avoid a mess. Make sure that you have it close by so when you get to your new home you can unload it and put it away first.

Packing Alcohol May Be On You

Besides knowing how to pack foods for moving, the packing and transport of your alcohol may be on you.This may be the case if your movers do not allow the transport of alcohol. This may be a good idea for you since you are likely to have “the good stuff” on hand. Take a visit to your liquor store to obtain special wine boxes to pack your collection. Make sure to add extra padding and bubble wrapping so that it stay stable and insulated.

Double Check So That Nothing Gets Missed

When you are pretty sure that everything is packed, go ahead and do one last check of your kitchen so that nothing gets missed. Check all of the hiding spots and areas that are out of sight.

By now your fridge should be unplugged so that it can begin to defrost at least for a day so that you don’t have to worry about any excess water. This is important if you plan to take it to your new place.

Now that you have all of the tips on how to pack foods for moving, make sure that you have breakfast planned out so that you can eat before you go. Starting the day with a full stomach will enable you to stay energized throughout the move. If you want, you can make some extra snacks or sandwiches to take with you as well.

Pack And Ship Movers

If you still need some advice concerning packing & more, then getting ahold of the movers at Pack And Ship Movers will have all of your questions answered.